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Why "I Could Have Planned Something" Turns Into Self-Blame

Name: Why "I Could Have Planned Something" Turns Into Self-Blame
Uploaded: 2026-03-02T08:00:34.805Z
Duration: 7 min 29 s
Channel: Martha Curtis
Description: After disappointment, do you find yourself thinking, “I could have planned something”? This talk explores how that thought often shifts into self-blame, why it feels stabilising in the moment, and how it protects you from acknowledging unmet relational needs. It offers clarity on the difference between practical responsibility and turning pain inward.

by Martha Curtis

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After disappointment, do you find yourself thinking, “I could have planned something”? This talk explores how that thought often shifts into self-blame, why it feels stabilising in the moment, and how it protects you from acknowledging unmet relational needs. It offers clarity on the difference between practical responsibility and turning pain inward.

Self Blame Emotional Resilience Self Reliance Relationship Dynamics Vulnerability Disappointment Psychological Insight Self Reflection Emotional Needs Disappointment Management Emotional Progress

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Martha Curtis

London, UK

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Martha Curtis

London, UK

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